The role
We are looking for a Capital Allowances Manager to join our growing London team at Saffery. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a developing service line, supporting the national business across a diverse portfolio of clients and projects.
The position combines technical delivery with commercial input, including involvement in transactions, business development and strategic growth initiatives. You'll have the autonomy to build your own client portfolio and work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.
The responsibilities
* Manage and deliver capital allowances claims across a varied client base including real estate, landed and rural estates and creative industries.
* Conduct technical analysis of qualifying expenditure and prepare robust claim reports.
* Prepare capital allowances input on transactions, including due diligence, structuring considerations and identifying risk/opportunity areas.
* Undertake site inspections to identify qualifying assets and gather supporting evidence.
* Build and develop your own client portfolio, maintaining strong client relationships.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the national tax, audit and advisory teams to identify opportunities and deliver joined‑up advice.
* Support business development activities including drafting proposals, contributing to RFPs and participating in client pitches.
* Mentor and support junior team members as the team continues to grow.
The team
You will be joining a growing and ambitious Capital Allowances team with a clear vision for expansion across the firm. The team works collaboratively on a national basis engaging with a wide range of clients and sectors.
This is an opportunity to be part of a team where you can make a genuine impact – building your own portfolio, contributing to business development initiatives and helping to shape the direction of the service line.
Supported by Saffery's long‑standing reputation as one of the UK's most established and respected accountancy firms, the team combines technical excellence with a forward‑thinking collaborative approach.
You
The role would suit a qualified individual (ATT/CTA) with a strong grounding in UK corporate tax. Preferably RICS qualified (or working towards), with experience in property‑related matters.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Proven experience in supporting the delivery of capital allowances claims including acquisitions (experience of LRR and RDA claims would be desirable).
* Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to analyse tax technical queries and prepare robust advice and solutions.
* Experience or exposure to transactions (e.g. preparing due diligence or advisory).
* Project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines and monitor budgets.
* Commercial mindset with an interest in building client relationships and contributing towards growth.
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both clients and internal stakeholders; and
* Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
Reward and benefits
* A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10‑4).
* Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.
* Eligibility for the firm's Profit‑Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
* Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.
About us
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market‑leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We're a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We're committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.
As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.
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